Beauty Faves - September

Now i've moved to a more lifestyle blog, I thought it's about time I start sharing more things about me and what I like etc. Every month you'll see a beauty favourites post from me. Now, i'm no make up queen or anything but I do love the stuff. I'm also rather addicted to toiletries (check my boots advantage card and you'll know what I mean). I'll also be filming this series over on you tube so I can talk about the products more than what i'm able to write here.

1) Soap and Glory - The Daily Smooth Body Butter

The first thing I have to say about this Body Butter is that it has the most incredible smell. It's fragranced with Soap and Glory's 'mist you madly' scent and I love it. The body butter works wonders on dry skin. I use it everyday but I find it's very good for when you return from a summer holiday and your skin is dehydrated. It's my favourite product in the Soap and Glory range.

2) Batiste - Dry Shampoo Blush

 

I have no idea how i'd even function as a busy mum without dry shampoo. I use it all the time such as when i'm rushing around in the morning before the school run and I haven't got time to wash my hair etc. I keep one in my locker in work (I work in an operating theatre and I have to wear a hat all day, hat hair = nightmare) and I also carry a mini one in my handbag.  I am slightly obsessed with the stuff.

3) Elemis - Pro- Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm

I actually bought this product after having my make up done in Florida earlier this year. I was instantly drawn to the smell and it felt incredibly light on my skin. I've been using it daily to brighten my complexion and i've also been using it as a make-up primer. 

4) Sanctuary Spa - Green Lemon & Orange Blossom Body Wash

Sanctuary Spa body washes have always been my favourite. This particular one is so uplifting to use in the morning. The fragrance is so fresh and it leaves your body feeling cleansed.

5) Too Faced - Shadow Insurance Eye Primer

The Too Faced counter recently launched in Debenhams, Cardiff which I was really pleased about. I popped in for a makeover the week it opened and it is the prettiest, cutest counter in there. The packaging for Too Faced products has always been lovely but seeing them altogether was fab. 

I bought a few things which i'll probably be showing your more of next month. I've had a few events and nights out lately where I have wanted my eye make up to stay put so this product has been a life saver. You only need to use a tiny amount on your lid and it allows your eye shadow to stay on all day. 

6) Liz Earle - Hot Cloth Cleanser

I've been using the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser for a while now. I'd heard so many people talking about it that in the end I had to try it out for myself. I've never looked back. This particular one was a limited edition summer fragrance which smelt lovely. It had a real spa scent to it. 

7) Victoria Beckham Estee Lauder - Modern Mercury Highlighter

I think this may be my favourite beauty buy of last month. I'd seen a lot about the new Victoria Beckham range and off I excitedly went into Cardiff to buy some, to find that you can only buy it online or in Selfridges in London. I must admit, I never buy make up online unless it is something I have used before and therefore I know the colour suits me etc.I was gutted.

However, a silver lining appeared when I attended a blogging event in London which was a fab excuse for trying out this range. I honestly could've bought so much of it. This highlighter in 'modern mercury' is from the 'Miami' collection. I tend to wear it over my bronzer to give me that glowing, tanned look. It illuminates my skin perfectly. I am obsessed with it.

8) Victoria Beckham Estee Lauder - Victoria Matte Lipstick

I also bought this 'Victoria' lipstick which is a lot darker than what i'd normally wear but it looks great. It's got good pigment but I actually soften in slightly by using a gloss over the top.

9) Urban Decay - Naked Heat

The Urban Decay Palettes are literally the only palettes I currently use for my eye shadow. I have 3 but this new one is my favourite. When I fist saw the colours I honestly thought there's no way they will suit me but I can't get enough of it. It was the perfect palette to take on our summer holiday to Turkey. 

10) Maui Moisture - Shampoo and Conditioner

I bought this shampoo and conditioner from Boots, back in August when we went on holiday. I was instantly drawn to the packaging but when I opened the bottles up, the smell was incredible. It was hard to pick from the range but I knew that the heat in Turkey would dry out my hair so I chose the Shea Butter shampoo and conditioner. It contains coconut oil, macadamia oil and shea butter. You only need a small amount as it goes a long way. I've literally just run out of mine so I think I may try the coconut milk collection next.

What have been your beauty favourites lately? Pop over and watch my YouTube video to hear me talk more about the products.

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